Whether it's using loud power tools or mowing your lawn, sometimes you just have to make a bit of noise to get a job done. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take into account your neighbors' peace and quiet in the process.
Mowing your backyard at antisocial hours is likely to put a strain on your relationship with others who live close by, and nobody needs that sort of drama on the doorstep. If you're lucky, you may have neighbors who are understanding that sometimes, it just needs to be done. 'It's never really "rude" to mow a lawn, because everyone has to do it,' says Pittsburgh-based professional landscaper Quinten O'Dea, however, he admits that there's some common courtesy that should be follow to avoid upsetting the neighborhood.
